BUNKER HILL — Bunker Hill Fire Department Co. 1 responded at 3 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2026, to a reported serious residential structure fire within the city limits of Bunker Hill, where first arriving units encountered heavy smoke and fire coming from the residence. No injuries were reported.

The department said it was dispatched to the scene at 3 p.m. and that crews found active fire conditions upon arrival. The cause of the fire was not provided.

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Bunker Hill Fire Department Co. 1 thanked mutual aid partners for their assistance and also recognized Staunton Area Ambulance Service for providing EMS standby and rehabilitation support for firefighters.

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Units on scene included Chief 5400, Battalion Chief 5402, Engine 5411, Brush 5471 and Tender 5461. Additional resources included Tender 5465 and Rescue 5452 from the Shipman Firefighters Association/Shipman Fire Department.

Mutual aid was provided by Brighton Fire Department, Staunton Fire and Prairietown Fire Department.

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